Gossamer blenny
Omobranchus ferox
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A small blenny from Africa and Asia, from mangroves and estuaries. It reaches 6 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Omobranchus ferox
- Family
- Blenniidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Synonyms
- Cruantus dealmeida, Omobranchus dealmeida, Omobranchus kranjiensis, Petroscirtes feliciana, Petroscirtes ferox, Petroscirtes kranjiensis, Petroscirtes waterousi
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 6 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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